Volunteers

The Catholic Centre for Immigrants (CCI) depends on the contributions of generous, skilled and committed volunteers. We offer a wide range of opportunities designed to be meaningful for the volunteer and to enhance our services for newcomers.

The Matching Program provides one-on-one support to help newcomers adjust and integrate into life in Canada by introducing recent refugees and immigrants to established members of the Ottawa community. As a Matching Program volunteer, you will help newcomers learn about Canadian culture and traditions, community resources, recreational opportunities and social/job networks. The program also provides newcomers an opportunity to practise their English.

We are looking for volunteers who are:

Patient, friendly and open-minded

Familiar with Canadian culture and values

Able to commit to four hours a week for six months

Fluent in English (Other languages might be an asset)

Have a solid knowledge of life in Ottawa

If you are interested in volunteering with the Matching Program, please fill out and submit the form below.

Our Upcoming Events

Immigrants represent almost one quarter of the population of the City of Ottawa.

Welcoming Newcomers to Ottawa since 1954

CCI Ottawa celebrated our 60th anniversary in 2014. Your contribution as a Donor, Member, or Volunteer tells us that you value the work we do together to integrate newcomers from every part of the world.